The body of Nigel Dudoon, 33, was recovered by the Hunters Search and Rescue Team (HSRT) on the morning of August 17, one day after he disappeared under the water while bathing at Columbus Bay, Cedros.

According to police, the father of one was at the beach with relatives when he got into difficulties and disappeared under the water's surface. The family made checks after he did not resurface, but were unable to find him. The TT Coast Guard responded and mounted a maritime search while police and relatives searched the shoreline.

His sister, Reanna Dudoon-Gallai, told Newsday they were on their way down to continue search efforts when they received the call around 6.00 am saying his body had been found.